A systematic review of e-waste generation and environmental management of Asia Pacific countries
Due to the rapid increase in the use of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) worldwide,
e-waste has become a critical environmental issue for many governments around the world …
e-waste has become a critical environmental issue for many governments around the world …
Global review of human waste-picking and its contribution to poverty alleviation and a circular economy
Across the globe, the livelihood of millions of people relies on the recovery and sale of
valuable materials previously discarded as waste. In developed countries, this is mainly …
valuable materials previously discarded as waste. In developed countries, this is mainly …
COVID-19 pandemic and emerging plastic-based personal protective equipment waste pollution and management in Africa
The threat of plastic waste pollution in African countries is increasing exponentially since the
World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus infection as a pandemic. Fundamental …
World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus infection as a pandemic. Fundamental …
Introduction of the circular economy within develo** regions: A comparative analysis of advantages and opportunities for waste valorization
The introduction of effective solid waste management strategies in develo** countries
should be considered for improving sustainability at global level. Many barriers should be …
should be considered for improving sustainability at global level. Many barriers should be …
Emerging trends in informal sector recycling in develo** and transition countries
C Ezeah, JA Fazakerley, CL Roberts - Waste management, 2013 - Elsevier
Optimistic estimates suggest that only 30–70% of waste generated in cities of develo**
countries is collected for disposal. As a result, uncollected waste is often disposed of into …
countries is collected for disposal. As a result, uncollected waste is often disposed of into …
Exploring social dimensions of municipal solid waste management around the globe–A systematic literature review
Currently, municipal solid waste (MSW) is experiencing a massive increase in both the
amount and composition throughout the world. Effective and efficient MSW management has …
amount and composition throughout the world. Effective and efficient MSW management has …
[HTML][HTML] Building a circular plastics economy with informal waste pickers: Recyclate quality, business model, and societal impacts
The circular economy rationale is increasingly promoted as a means to move from a global
plastic waste dilemma to a plastics economy that is aligned with the principles of sustainable …
plastic waste dilemma to a plastics economy that is aligned with the principles of sustainable …
Estimation of the generation rate of different types of plastic wastes and possible revenue recovery from informal recycling
Plastic waste generation is an inevitable product of human activities, however its
management faces challenges in many cities. Understanding the existing patterns of plastic …
management faces challenges in many cities. Understanding the existing patterns of plastic …